The North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) offers certification of software products and software solutions to demonstrate
their compliance with a particular set and version of NAESB standards. Certification is an activity that many standards organizations
and associations undertake. Certification enhances credibility, awareness of the standards, and is a tool that can be used by implementers
of the standards, product developers and companies buying the software services, solutions or products. As a tool, the certification program
can be used as a quick and inexpensive independent checkpoint to ensure that the key elements of a set of standards have been provided.
The NAESB Certification Program enables companies requesting certification to determine whether their software product or software solution
meet specific criteria defined in NAESB standards. The program is voluntary and confidential. Certification can be performed for single
products or software solutions using specific versions of the NAESB standards. Similarly, implementers of the standards and companies
buying the software services, solutions or products use certification as part of their purchasing decision process.

The NAESB Certification Program utilizes a self-certification format where an officer or principal of the company seeking certification
has reviewed the appropriate Certification Check List, certifies under oath that the software product or software solution meets the
minimum requirements, and certifies that his or her answers are accurate and truthful. The Statement Under Oath is modeled on similar
statements made under Sarbanes-Oxley. Accordingly, NAESB does not warrant or guarantee that certified software products or certified
software solutions comply with its standard, perform as intended, or comply with representations made by the vendor or manufacturer.
The certified software products and software solutions can display NAESB Certification Mark provided by NAESB on the documentation for
a period of two years, after which re-certification is required.

Certified Products:

The current list of certified software products and software solutions, as well as contact information, can be downloaded here.

If your company has a software product or software solution and would like it to be certified by NAESB, the process begins with the
submission of an application and payment. Each product or solution certified requires a separate fee. Each standard and version certified
requires a separate fee. The next step is to download the appropriate Certification Check List, review it carefully, and determine
whether your software product or software solution meets the minimum requirements. The final step is to execute a Certification License
Agreement provided by NAESB that includes a Statement Under Oath completed by an officer or principal of your company. Although the NAESB
Certification Program is a self-certification program, several individuals offer their services as an independent certifier. The scope of
their evaluation and separate fee are negotiated directly with the certifier. There is no requirement to retain an independent certifier.
Upon approval of a completed Certification Check List, Certification License Agreement, and Statement Under Oath, NAESB will provide a
Certification Mark to identify the product or solution as meeting the requirements of the standards and version certified under. The
Certification Mark may be used for a period of two years, after which re-certification is required for continued use.

NAESB has plans to expand its Certification Program to the Retail Gas and Electric Model Business Practices as well as other WEQ Version 1
standards. Please call the NAESB Office to check on the status of their development (713-356-0060).

NAESB Certification Program for Energy Efficiency Measurement and Verification Services or Products:

If you or your company is interested in obtaining a certification for your product or service, the process you should follow is described in the NAESB Energy Efficiency Measurement and Verification Services or Products Certification Process. The product or service requirements can be found in the NAESB Accreditation Requirements for Certification of Energy Efficiency Measurement and Verification Products and Services. Upon receipt of the documentation outlined in the NAESB Energy Efficiency Measurement and Verification Services or Products Certification Process and annual fee, NAESB will post the documentation and add you to the list of Certified Entities.

NAESB Certification Program for Energy Efficiency Measurement and Verification Services or Products:

If you or your company is interested in obtaining a certification for your product or service, the process you should follow is described in the NAESB Third Party Data Privacy Practices Certification Process. The product or service requirements can be found in the NAESB Specification for Data Privacy Governing Third Party Access. Upon receipt of the documentation outlined in the NAESB Third Party Data Privacy Practices Certification Process and annual fee, NAESB will post the documentation and add you to the list of Certified Entities.

If you or your company are interested in becoming an Accredited Certification Authority, the process you would follow is described in the Board Certification Committee Authorized Certification Authority Process. The Authorized Certification Authority Requirements can be found in the NAESB Accreditation Requirements for Authorized Certification Authorities. Upon receipt of the documentation outlined in the Board Certification Committee Authorized Certification Authority Process and annual fee, NAESB will post the documentation and add you to the list of Independent Authorized Certification Authorities.